“It’s nice to feel like you’re doing a little bit of good out of a little bit of fun.”

Classic bikes were out in all their glory (James Bullen)

The fun was clearly on show as riders stood admiring the various custom and classic bikes parked up, pipes jauntily poking from many moustachioed mouths.

Matt Tilley, who’s been riding a classic bike for about five years, says the spectacle is part of what brought him back for another ride.

“I came last year. It’s the combination of the spectacle, the option to dress up, and raise some money for a good cause,” he said.

Rowena Hawksley and Matt Tilley (James Bullen)

The chief executive officer of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, Associate Professor Anthony Lowe, said the event was an important way to raise awareness of prostate cancer.

“The Distinguished Gentlemen’s ride is a spectacular event. It takes the topic of prostate cancer onto the streets,” said Associate Professor Lowe.

“This disease affects so many Australian men and the women in their lives. Getting men and women talking about prostate cancer and helping raise funds for research will help us save more men from dying each year.”

Other rides in Australia were held in Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne and Canberra over the weekend.